G80 M3 LCI Facelift

Jason · 07-31-2023, 12:25 PM

The G80 M3 LCI facelift has been spotted for the first time, showing that it will get a tweaked headlight design with new slanted graphics, as well as a revised bumper. The rear on this prototype shows no changes, but we may see camouflaged changes on a more advanced prototype to come. The kidney grille design will remain unchanged.

As for timing and performance changes -- per our future BMW info thread:

G80 M3 LCI comes 7/2024
The power output of the M3/M4 xDrive version increases to 525hp

2024 M3 G80 LCI Facelift

Forzanerazzurri · 07-31-2023, 12:38 PM

Definitely a downgrade. Also, why does it look like it has no front lip?

BzsBimmer · 07-31-2023, 12:41 PM

Need to see front end without camo to really see all the changes but other than it’s headlights, not much else looks radically different than the existing… unless it me.

stoked335d · 07-31-2023, 12:47 PM

Was hoping for nostrils to be eliminated. Looks like they are doubling down on them.

M4Ghost · 07-31-2023, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Definitely a downgrade. Also, why does it look like it has no front lip?

How in the hell can you determine a downgrade from the first camo photos? Weird.

twistedspoon · 07-31-2023, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoked335d

Was hoping for nostrils to be eliminated. Looks like they are doubling down on them.

I doubt they would drastically alter the design language like that for an LCI.

besfa001 · 07-31-2023, 12:49 PM

Will there still be a manual and is there a horsepower increase?

mirob · 07-31-2023, 12:51 PM

At first I thought I could fall in love with the new DRLs but the more X5s I see on the road with them, the more I dislike them. Something about them screams halogen to me and they get lost within the headlight housing.

mitch32 · 07-31-2023, 12:55 PM

And all our dreams of a proper facelift (removal of some things will remain unmentioned due to risk of ban) have been officially crushed!

m340i.kai · 07-31-2023, 12:57 PM

Damn bmw really double downed on that new style DRL. My friends 24 x6 has it and it just doesn’t look good as laser. Too bulky? Idk how to describe it but not as sharp

JustGeorge · 07-31-2023, 01:03 PM

Throughout the years, I have owned three different M3s. However, I am gradually becoming more convinced that my 2021 G80 will be the final M3 I own.

ASAP · 07-31-2023, 01:05 PM

525 hp... hell yea

chicagofan00 · 07-31-2023, 01:07 PM

Glad to see they’ve kept the grille haters alive and kicking. 😂

As predicted and expected, a fairly mild refresh.

Needsdecaf · 07-31-2023, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirob

At first I thought I could fall in love with the new DRLs but the more X5s I see on the road with them, the more I dislike them. Something about them screams halogen to me and they get lost within the headlight housing.

Same. My neighbor has an LCI X5 they just got so I see them frequently. I don't care for them as much.

I'm interested in seeing what the lower air breather area looks like. Looks to me like they just abandoned the honeycomb and embraced the design they use on the carbon ducts. I think this will be the biggest visual change. Of course, if you have ducts, it'll probably be similar.

Either way, nice to know my '24 won't be instantly outdated....and I can channel my inner Dr. Evil and say my car has "lasers" with air quotes

Forzanerazzurri · 07-31-2023, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4Ghost

How in the hell can you determine a downgrade from the first camo photos? Weird.

The headlights. Don't be a smart ass.

M4Ghost · 07-31-2023, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

The headlights. Don't be a smart ass.

Perhaps you could elaborate on your statement? Dumbass.

mirob · 07-31-2023, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Same. My neighbor has an LCI X5 they just got so I see them frequently. I don't care for them as much.

They just don't seem to be clearly defined. Just a blob of light.

corbinwilliams · 07-31-2023, 01:29 PM

Please don’t do the weird snake eye thing.
Please don’t do the weird snake eye thing.
Please don’t do the weird snake eye thing.
Please don’t do the weird snake eye thing.
Please don’t do the weird snake eye thing.

Habber · 07-31-2023, 01:31 PM

Bumper looks cool. Hard to see everything but I like the new slots.

Let’s see what it looks like down the road.

LemonOne · 07-31-2023, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

Definitely a downgrade. Also, why does it look like it has no front lip?

How is this a downgrade? Just curious.

nearwater4me · 07-31-2023, 01:45 PM

So no changes in tail light design?

hufington · 07-31-2023, 01:47 PM

Nope.

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